Write erasable component system

ABSTRACT

A series of devices that allow for embedding of an image as a background while also affording the user the ability to write and print on the surface, with erasable capabilities, thus providing a multifunctional product for use in numerous industries. The devices are manufactured from predominately corrugated plastic. In one embodiment a one piece, removably attachable, cabinet system and graphic display system. In an additional embodiment, a writable board, or peg board comprising a front panel and a rear panel wherein the panels are interconnected by parallel rows, or corrugations, these panels include a writable and erasable surface. The present invention relates to assemblies of corrugated systems to better serve personal, business, and educational needs.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a Divisional Application which claims the benefit ofand takes priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,830filed on Sep. 8, 2014, which is a Continuation-in-part Application andclaims the benefit of and takes priority from U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 13,718,515 filed on Dec. 18, 2012, the contents of which arehereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to write erasable configurations, signageand display materials and more specifically to imaging boards capable ofdisplaying permanent images, temporary images, as well as providingerasable capabilities, that allows the user to have a solid writing ordisplay surface that can retain permanent ink or semi-permanent ink,allowing the user to create and recreate on one or more surfaces.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Erasable surfaces, namely white boards or chalk boards, have long beenused in office settings, construction sites and in the educationalindustry as well as in lower scale applications such as small businessand personal use. These boards afford the user a surface that the usercan write on and once finished, erase the written matter, rendering thesurface clean and revealing any embedded image.

However, when white boards or similar erasable surfaces are usedcontinuously for long periods of time, the surface can retain ink fromthe erasable markers, and the surface can chip, wear generally, or losethe ability to erase. The expense of replacing white boards,particularly the large wall boards used in classrooms and businessconference rooms, is high, as is maintenance and installation. Due tothe size and weight of these boards professional labor is required.

Concurrent systems and designs have attempted to solve this problem bycreating individual white boards that are lighter weight and more easilyreplaced, but these boards do not cover the need for large surfacewriting. Similarly concurrent systems and designs have created stick-onthin erasable surfaces that can peel away and be replaced. However,these surfaces lack durability and longevity. Ultimately, there is aneed for a durable erasable surface that does not carry the expense oftraditional surfaces and can not only last longer but can more easily bereplaced.

Also, concurrent erasable surfaces can often be easily erased,particularly if a user is writing above or around previous writings,their hand will smudge or erase the prior text completely. Concurrentsystems and designs have created smudge protectors, but those requirethe user to purchase and utilize an additional accessory limiting theease of use. There is a need for a surface that can be erased but in theinterim creates a semi-permanent ink that does not smudge or easilyerase.

Also, concurrent erasable surfaces do not possess the ability to usegraphics or permanently create backgrounds. Most educators andprofessionals use projectors to temporarily create light display imageson erasable surfaces and then write over those images so as to teach orinstruct their audience. Permanently placing such an image on a standardwhite board would be expensive due to the lack of maneuverability of aheavy board. It would also be expensive if the user decided to changethe image or add other images. Concurrent systems and designs havecreated advanced ink printing systems that can screen graph or quicklyplace an image on any surface or other plastic composite materials.However, these materials do not also have the ability to then be writtenon once printed on, or if they do, the additional written ink is noterasable or is not erasable without damaging the background image. Thereis therefore a need for durable erasable surface that can hold permanentink while allowing for semi-permanent ink on top of it.

Additionally, current erasable implementations are limited to uni-planarusage due to weight and mounting considerations. Most erasable surfacesthat are attached or adhered to other instruments or items are onlycapable of being used on one side of the item. Thus, a dual sidedassembly that increases user access and overall function is preferable.

Furthermore, often times, the inks that are utilized are toxic in natureand give off fumes, which can render the user nauseous and thus becomealmost unusable. And finally, concurrent erasable surfaces areinherently non-multifunctional. Current white boards are fairly standardand are found in square or rectangular shape and used solely as a linearboard surface. Concurrent systems and designs normally feature adheringthe boards to other surfaces such as desktops, but these designs allstill only utilize the linear or planer dimension of the board. Thus,there is a need for erasable surfaces which can be manipulated and arecapable of being implemented in diverse uses and maintaining structuralintegrity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant apparatus and system, as illustrated herein, is clearly notanticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in any of the prior artmechanisms, either alone or in any combination thereof. The versatilesystem, method and series of apparatuses for creating and utilizing aseries of systems and apparatuses comprising reinforced andsubstantially composite write erasable surfaces are illustrated. Thusthe several embodiments of the instant apparatus are illustrated herein.

It is a primary object of the present multifunctional apparatus tointroduce and utilize reusable, economical, environmentally friendly,long-lasting, multi-functional, write erasable surfaces. Thus, thesurfaces created with the instant materials provide reusable,environmentally friendly, long-lasting, multi-functional, write erasablesurfaces, which may also include an imbedded image or series of imageswhile still retaining the write erasable capabilities.

It is a primary goal of the present system to provide multi-functionalplanning boards (and related products) that provide the user witherasable white board capabilities, peg board capabilities, tack boardcapabilities, sticky board capabilities, and storage capabilitiessimultaneously.

It is a primary goal of the present system to provide lightweight,inexpensive, double sided assemblies of multi-functional, polymericerasable boards, that, when imprinted with an image, may appear as apicture, or logo while simultaneously concealing any important privatewriting or documents on the rear side, or even attached pockets oroverlays, all of which may be stored on the reverse side of what appearsto be a painting. An illusion, if you will. Thus, it is an object of thepresent system to provide an erasable, multi-functional, planning board,which simultaneously provides a great aesthetically and very pragmaticapproach by allowing this light weight board to be flipped and act as apicture or graphic art rendition while concealing important privateinformation and/or documents.

It is a primary goal of the present system to provide lightweight,erasable pegboards that utilize the inherent corrugations in thepolymeric erasable boards as receivers of hanging devices. Thesepolymeric erasable peg boards are easily installed, require noclearance, and utilize the surface entirely, including top and bottomedges, as there is no need for furring or strapping, unlike most currentpegboards. An added benefit being that the user does not have toconstantly look at all those unused holes, but may be able to look athis/her daughter, dog, company logo, or a picture of the sky or alandscape.

Along similar lines, it is a primary goal of the present system toprovide a lightweight, more aesthetically pleasing, multi-functional,polymeric erasable bulletin board, or pin board, or tack board, as analternative to current cork boards. A novel use of the recyclableplastic is to provide corkboard qualities in what may appear to be apicture or any graphic art rendition whatsoever. These boards also actas sticky boards, should the user desire to tape items to the surface.

It is a primary goal of the present system to provide a polymericerasable surface to be utilized for the very novel idea of “fauxerasing”. Similar to faux painting, but accomplished by applying liberalamounts of marker ink within a permanent color in profile, and partiallyerasing (clouding) with tissues, cotton balls, cloth or any other meansand the proper liquid solution. When complete, simply clean the surfaceentirely and re-use. This fun and artistic activity would be ideal forchildren, artists, anyone at all.

It is a primary purpose of the present system to utilize one or moreoverlays, or pockets, of smaller polymeric erasable boards permanentlyor temporarily affixed to one another. These overlays, or pocketsprovide additional strength, hanging capacity, storage for flat items,and may be a designated area to utilize as a tack or pin board area.

It is a primary goal of the present system to introduce numerousembodiments of structures, manufactures and items which allow erasableand layered printability. Also, a primary goal of the present system isto provide a lightweight, inexpensive, two-sided assemblies of polymericerasable boards that may be used as a writing or drawing surface.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that may be digitally imprinted on one or twosides with a personalized image or logo and yet another object of thepresent system to provide assemblies of polymeric erasable boards thatcan receive writing that does not come off easily when brushed against,yet may be cleaned using water only and do not shadow.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that are durable and have strong structure inall facets. Additionally, it is yet another object of the present systemto provide assemblies of polymeric erasable boards that can be used invaried markets because of their numerous structures and ease of use andit is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that may be manufactured from recycled plasticand are 100% recyclable themselves.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that through pinning, riveting and/or weldingallows for framing and various constructions of the polymeric erasablesurfaces. It is yet another object of the present invention to provideassemblies of polymeric erasable boards that features a hinge, bycompressing a thin strip of a corrugated plastic sheet or by severinghalfway through the corrugated plastic sheet.

Briefly stated, the present system contemplates assemblies of polymeric,or composite, erasable boards having writable and erasable surfacesfeaturing a front panel and a rear panel, wherein the panels areinterconnected substantially perpendicular rows, or corrugations. Theassembly of polymeric erasable boards of the present invention can beadapted to be used as a white board, tack board, sticky board,container, display, frames, notebooks, children's toys, books,pegboards, lap tables, easels, signage, storage organizations, andwritable wall coverings and other numerous entities.

The configuration of the present system provides the user with a morefunctional polymeric erasable surface throughout their home, business,or school. The material is multicolored, foldable, stackable,recyclable, storable, mobile, compatible, reusable, inexpensive, able tobe personalized, efficient, erasable, easily installed, light weight,capable of having any shape. It is also water resistant, may includepockets for storage, and/or protective edges.

It is yet another object of the present system to incorporateconstruction methods including gluing, banding, tying, ring binding,pegging, Velcro® bonding, pinning, four pronged, multi-planar pinningand multipronged, linear pinning.

The instant system of creating write erasable structures utilizable bypeople of all age groups, from drawing board and room restoration to doghouse and doll house embodiments. Thus it is an objective of the presentsystem to provide lightweight, portably disposed whiteboards, pegboards,tack boards, binders, notebooks, multipurpose picture frames, writableerasable storage tools, writable erasable walls, boxes, rooms andstructures in the entirety.

Thus it is an objective of the present system to create toys such asinternally disposed series of dolls, writable surfaces for toys likeLegos® type systems and storage systems that allow children to build,play within, write on and deconstruct the systems.

In more adult applications, hangers for coats, room signs andmultifunctional, write erasable tool boards, kitchen boards, classroomboards and the like are envisioned. The positive features of the writeerasable tool placement board, including aesthetics, as you don't haveto look at all those unused holes, which also doubles as amultifunctional pegboard, are particularly inherent as craftsmen oftenadd tools to their arsenal. Thus, the instant system affords the userthe capability to quickly and easily rearrange a tool board by erasingthe current tool markings, removing the pegs and then drawing the newtool markings and positioning the pegs accordingly.

It is additionally an objective of the present system to utilize aGlycol ether or other like system to remove pen, permanent markers, andother permanent writable means. This allows the user the option of usingwater washable markers that clean using water only yet writing does notcome off easily when brushed against. The user may use dry erase typemarkers that clean using a simple soap solution, yet writing does notcome off in the rain or when wet, and does not come off when brushedagainst or handled. The user may use pen that may be cleaned usingalcohol or glycol ether, yet writing does not come off in the rain orwhen wet, and does not come off when brushed against or handled. Lastly,the user may use a permanent type marker that may be cleaned usingglycol ether and water, yet writing does not come off in the rain orwhen wet and does not come off when brushed against or handled.

It is additionally an objective of the present system to introducespecialized pegs with pressurized materials. These pegs may be used ashanging devices similar to current peg board hanging devices, though theinserted leg or legs protrude downward (as opposed to upward as withcurrent peg board hanging devices) into the open corrugations and do notrequire protruding completely through the surface. These pegs may alsobe used to connect the polymeric erasable boards to one another.

It is additionally an objective of the present system to introduce amultifunctional, totally enclosed cabinet, designed to appear as apicture, painting, or any graphic rendition whatsoever. Themultifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture simultaneouslyprovides artwork display capabilities, hidden peg board capabilities,hidden white board capabilities, and hidden storage capabilities in whatappears to be a picture, painting or any graphic rendition. Furthermore,the multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture allows the userthe opportunity to install and utilize this multifunctionalorganizational device in any area whatsoever, where a user may notnormally do. For example, it would not be likely that one would find,nor necessarily desire as a constant, a whiteboard in an individual'sliving room, den, or dining room. Also, pegboard surfaces are usuallyfound in the garage or cellar of a person's home, not in an office ordining room. Because these surfaces tend to not be aestheticallypleasing, they remain in areas hidden away. Consequently, themultifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture allows the user theability to have these surfaces and other capabilities in any settingwhatsoever because the device appears as a picture and not a worksurface, thus enhancing any room.

Finally, assuming they already have a picture in their living room oroffice, the multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture may bemade to appear as that exact picture. With the progression of moderntechnology and more specifically, cell phones with the capability totake high quality photographs, the user could simply take a picture ofthe picture in their living room or office and have that exact pictureimprinted on the cabinet.

Pictures, paintings, signage, or any graphic or artistic renderings orimages are common and found as decorations around the world. They havemany uses. Most often, pictures, paintings, etc. are found mounted insome sort of frame. The frame may or may not give depth to therendering. The artistic rendering's value may be decorative,sentimental, inspirational, or informative. They may be anadvertisement. They may even need to be displayed because of the law,such as a legal notice. They may also be used to fill up empty wallspace. Lastly, they may provide a combination of all these qualities.

The rear surface of the picture or artistic rendering is seldom, ifever, used. Also, the space between the rear surface of the picture orartistic rendering and the actual wall surface is also not currentlyused. The multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture, as well asother embodiments described herein, utilizes this unused, or wasted wallspace for hidden storage of commonly used items, important documents,private thoughts, information, and/or writing.

This embodiment may be considered, at least from an exterior visualperspective, very similar to the idea of canvas art that is veryprevalent today. Canvas art is the process of taking a canvas, or otherlike material, and imprinting a permanent image on the material. Thecanvas is then applied over a simple wooden frame. The entire surface,including edges, may be imprinted, giving this type of art work displaydepth. However, again, the rear surface of the artwork display, as wellas the space behind the picture and between the frame and the picture isnot utilized.

The multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture utilizes thisdepth and space. Therefore, the cabinet may also be viewed as a threedimensional, permanently imprinted artistic rendering that; whenopen: 1) reveals the back of the imprinted cover that may be used as awhite board, 2) reveals the back of the device that may be used for awhite board or a peg board, 3) reveals two or more write erasablestorage boxes that also may be used as a white board or peg board typesurface, 4) reveals one ore more pockets or overlays for increasedfunctionality, efficient storage of flat items and increased hangingcapacity. When closed, the multifunctional cabinet will appear only as apicture.

To encompass the uniqueness of the multifunctional cabinet that appearsas a picture, for example, when a person walks into a room and in theroom there are three pictures, or more accurately, three structures thatappear as pictures. The person would most likely not know that thepicture is anything other than a standard picture, the rear surface ofthe front cover is a handy white board when opened, or that behind theimprinted rendering (cover) and inside the structure that appears as astandard picture, is a hidden, write erasable board, two or more writeerasable peg board storage boxes, and a write erasable vertical pegboard surface for use with easily removable hanging devices. Also, theperson would not know that subject to the user's choice, even theoutside of the device may be used as a peg board type surface.

The multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture sums up theentirety of the write erasable component system and its objective ofbetter and more efficient use of wall space in an aesthetically pleasingmanner. Wall space, in this case, just to name a few may also includesurfaces such as glass windows, doors, the sides of a metal filingcabinet, both sides of an upright office partition or cubicle space, afence or an exterior wall. It is also the intent of this system toprovide walls that allow the user the opportunity to simultaneouslyorganize commonly used items, important thoughts, notes and paperdocuments on the inside of what appears to be a picture.

The following example will expand on the potential legal benefits of themultifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture: the law currentlyrequires businesses, or companies to post right to know type notices intheir places of business. Most often this is accomplished by installingan imprinted sign, or placard, or even just a piece of paper attached toa wall. Usually, a company would have these necessary legal requirementsposted in one designated area. Often times a break room is utilized forthis purpose. Examples of these notices are OSHA safety and labor laws,minimum wage requirements, equal opportunity laws, no smoking, oremployees must wash hands prior to returning to work signs. Furthermore,material safety data sheets, hazardous material documents, safetymanuals, and other written information, may be required to be stored andavailable in the same area.

The multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture allows the companyto simultaneously: 1) have these notices imprinted on the exterior ofthe cabinet so as to meet legal requirements; 2) provide a space forstorage of additional required paperwork; 3) provide additional storageand hanging capacity for safety related items; and, 4) provide a surfaceto erasably record work hours, to do lists, meeting schedules, etc.

In another example, the multifunctional cabinet that appears as apicture would be very useful in the health care industry and medicalprofession. In particular, nursing homes and hospital rooms that tend tobe very small with very little floor space. In this case, themultifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture will allow the nursinghome or hospital the opportunity to create more much needed space in anorganized, efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner by utilizing anyblank or unused walls. Anywhere there is an open wall, a multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture may be installed, alongwith all of its benefits. Nursing homes in particular as the occupant ofthe room is usually there for an extended period of time, making theroom more of a home. Of course, this better use of wall space would beof utility in many other living spaces such as apartments orcondominiums that have no basement or garage for commonly usedmaintenance items, basic tools, or any necessary items at all.

The cabinet enables the occupant or nursing home/owner to remove manysmall items off of floors, crowded counters, bed stands, tray tables,etc. Not only does the cabinet allow for space on the inside of thedevice, but the entire exterior, and especially the bottom or underneathof the cabinet, may be used as a three dimensional peg board typesurface for insertion of hanging devices into a multitude of opencorrugations that are made available by the design of the box portion ofthe cabinet. Anywhere there is an open corrugation, hanging devices maybe inserted to hang any item whatsoever. This allows for better use ofthe wall space beneath the cabinet as well, especially as a place tohang coats, hats, pocketbooks or any items that would be hung onstandard coat rack/hanging products found currently.

The cabinets may even be designed such that a portion of the exteriorwould be left unprinted, giving the user the ability to changeablyrecord the contents of the cabinets on the front side. For instance, thenursing homes logo may be permanently imprinted on the front of thefront cover, leaving the surface area around the logo to be utilized asa write erasable surface for either organizational purposes or just asanother handy white board type area to let the patients know ofactivities or to remind them that a particular sporting event or showthat they like is on television at a certain time. It may even be agreat spot for a family member to use to leave inspirational or remindertype notes for the occupants.

Finally, the nursing home may decide to utilize the front of the cabinetfor a write erasable monthly menu. In this case the nursing home willhave the ability to utilize a permanent type marker for the grid to beutilized for the monthly menu. In this case the value of the use ofglycol ether erasable coating cannot be over emphasized. Foremost, thisglycol ether erasable coating allows the user the benefit of knowingthat the permanent type writing will not come off unless the userdesires so. The writing also will not come off or smudge even when wet,yet still can be removed at anytime. This coating works equally well on“Sharpie” type permanent markers and standard pen inks. An added benefitof the glycol ether erasable coating is that it allows the user theoption of designing their own grids, to do lists, calendars, etc. Theseso called “permanent” type markings may then be used in conjunction withother markers. Therefore, the user could then utilize either waterwashable markers or “Expo” type dry erase markers that would be cleanedwith other solutions, yet not remove the permanent type markings.

This system of using permanent type markers in conjunction with semipermanent type markers works with all embodiments described herein andwould be ideal for use by children. For example, any color in profilecould be written in permanent type markers by a parent or adultsupervisor. The child could then use water washable type markers tocolor inside the profiles and when done simply use water to erase thecoloring, leaving only the permanent profile provided by the permanenttype marker. When the child is tired of the permanent type color inprofile, or desires a different one, it could simply be erased orre-done in a different manner. Of course, when erasing, the child couldalso utilize the idea of “faux erasing” as described previously. Thisidea would work equally well with adult usage, eliminating the need totape grids as is commonly done on many standard erasable surfaces in usecurrently. This capability not only eliminates the need for the tapingof grids, but also makes it much easier to change the grid.

Another benefit of the glycol erasable coating is that the user mayutilize a standard pen or fine point permanent type marker, allowing theuser to write smaller and clearer when needed. This also allows morewriting in a smaller space, which may be necessary in manycircumstances.

An additional benefit of this embodiment, as well as all otherembodiments described herein, is that the polymeric erasable board thatcomprises the multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture is notonly very light weight, strong, durable, and multifunctional, but alsothat it is completely moisture resistant, and very easy to clean. Shouldit be necessary, the device could easily be removed from the wall andwashed and disinfected thoroughly as the device is impervious to water.

Another benefit of the multi functional cabinet that appears as apicture is that this cabinet may be made to any size, or depth, bychanging the distance between the back slits. This allows forcustomization by the user to fit particular needs. For example, thecabinet may be manufactured to approximately one to three inches indepth for hidden organization of such items as keys, wallets, cash,spare change, cell phones and accessories, eyeglasses, writing utensils,and paperwork such as bills, checks, etc. One ideal place for a cabinetof this size would be in an entryway to a home or a kitchen where peopletend to come in and empty their pockets upon arriving home, usually onthe nearest countertop or table. In a bedroom the cabinet would beparticularly ideal for earrings and all types of jewelry. As the cabinetis completely moisture resistant and able to be disinfected, the cabinetwould be ideal in any commercial or residential bathroom to create morehidden type storage space for medicines, personal hygiene products,etc., as well as supplying a multitude of other functions.

In an office, the cabinet would be ideal for smaller items that are useddaily in an office setting such as scissors, tapes, staplers/staples,paper clips, stamps, computer accessories, pens, pencils, and paperwork,to name just a few. In practice, the cabinet could be installed directlybehind or in the vicinity of the user's desk, making it unnecessary toshuffle through drawers for these commonly used items.

Again, not only does the user have the opportunity to keep these itemsin an organized, easily accessible fashion, but also the device canalways be used as a hidden write erasable board, calendar, or for simplenotes and reminders. The value of the “hiddenness” of the white boardcan be seen in the idea that most business information is notnecessarily meant to be viewed by “just anyone” entering the office.Customer names, important notes, current projects, important strategiesor future goals may be kept private by simply closing the cover.Consequently, should the user have clients in for a meeting, the boardcould be closed to hide private thoughts, information, documents, andany items stored behind or inside a cabinet, while simultaneouslyappearing as a picture of the users family, a company logo, aninspirational saying, a landscape, or even the users college degree.

Another benefit of the smaller cabinets is that they are actually closerto the size of a standard picture and frame or canvas type art, thusfurthering the illusion. The cabinet, when made in larger sizes, or withmore depth, would be ideal when the user needs larger storage andhanging capabilities in areas such as a garage, basement, work shop,laundry room, or closet. The cabinet could be constructed fromapproximately four to ten inches in depth for this purpose. Whenconstructed with more depth, the top of the cabinet will also act as asturdy shelf, eliminating the need for an actual shelf.

For example, the multifunctional cabinet that appears as a picture wouldbe particularly useful in a closet or laundry area where people needshelf space, storage, and hanging capacity. Items could be organized andstored on the interior of the cabinet, while simultaneously using thetop portion for a shelf. The open corrugations on the bottom orunderneath of the structure could be used to hang clothing. The contentsthen could be erasably written on the exterior of the cabinet foridentification purposes.

The multi functional cabinet that appears as a picture may also becustom made to match a room. For instance, the user may want the sidesof the cabinet to match an existing wallpaper border in the room. Or theuser may want to match the woodwork on a cherry cabinet or the oak trimin an office. The user may accomplish this by taking a photograph(usually a close up) of the desired surface and permanently imprintingit on the desired surface of the cabinet. Therefore, the cabinet mayappear as a family portrait with an oak trim to match the oak trim inthe room, merely by proper design.

The foregoing has outlined the more pertinent and important features ofthe present invention in order that the detailed description of theinvention that follows may be better understood, and the presentcontributions to the art may be more fully appreciated. It is of coursenot possible to describe every conceivable combination of componentsand/or methodologies, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognizethat many further combinations or permutations are possible.Accordingly, the novel architecture described below is intended toembrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fallwithin the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the versatile integrated write erasable board, functionalpeg board, and series of accompanying systems and apparatuses andembodiments in order that the detailed description thereof that followsmay be better understood, and in order that the present contribution tothe art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of theinvention that will be described hereinafter and which will form thesubject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with thevarious features of novelty, which characterize the invention, arepointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming apart of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention,its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses,reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptivematter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of theinvention.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects are described herein in connection with thefollowing description and the annexed drawings. These aspects areindicative of the various ways in which the principles disclosed hereincan be practice and all aspects and equivalents thereof are intended tobe within the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other advantages andnovel features will become apparent from the following detaileddescription when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the followingbrief description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which descriptionshould be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will nowbe made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn toscale, and wherein:

FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of the present invention, morespecifically it illustrates the back, or decorated side of the polymericerasable surface, which also may be erasably written on, including holesat the top and the bottom to reversibly fasten the assembly to a supportsurface and wherein there is also no requirement for holes as a user canpin right into the facing areas additionally as illustrated in theFigures below.

FIG. 1B illustrates the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 1A, and more specifically it illustrates the front side of thepolymeric erasable surface, including holes at the top and the bottom toreversibly fasten the assembly to a support surface and wherein there isalso no requirement for holes as a user can pin right into the facingareas additionally as illustrated in the Figures below.

FIG. 2A illustrates a side view of the embodiment of the presentinvention shown in FIG. 1A, highlighting the front and rear polymericsheets connected by corrugations.

FIG. 2B illustrates the alternate side view of the embodiment of thepresent invention shown in FIG. 1A, highlighting the front and rearpolymeric sheets connected by corrugations.

FIG. 3 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention namely, a notebook cover, with a hinge across the center toallow the notebook to be formed by folding over the hinge.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the notebook of FIG. 3 in its foldedform.

FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of the present invention,namely a box or envelope formed of the corrugated plastic sheets andsuitable for use as a container or mailbox.

FIG. 6 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a special form of notebook which features a doublecorrugated plastic rail or overlay, allowing the notebook to have depthcreating a container.

FIG. 7 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a laminate screen adhered to the polymeric erasablesurfaces for increased functionality.

FIG. 8 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a freestanding sign wherein the corrugated polymericor plastic sheets can be bent to form an A-frame.

FIG. 9 illustrates an end view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a lap table or shelf where a corrugated plastic sheetis folded and bonded.

FIG. 10 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely the lab table shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 13 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 15 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a stack of the corrugated plastic sheet. The sheetscan be bonded to one another completely in order to form a more rigidstructure. Alternatively, the sheets can be bonded to a hinge at oneedge to form a book of sheets.

FIG. 16 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a board with a tray, where a corrugated plastic sheetis folded and bonded twice.

FIG. 17 illustrates a frontal view of finishing edges that can be usedin any of the embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 18 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a workbench board with permanent outlines for tool andinstrument placement.

FIG. 19 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a book of multiple sheets of corrugated plastic,complied using rings and without any permanent imaging.

FIG. 20 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a book of multiple sheets of corrugated plastic,complied using rings and with any permanent imaging.

FIG. 21 illustrates a frontal view of a clasp that could be used toreversibly fasten various sheets of corrugated plastic sheet together.

FIG. 22 illustrates a photograph capable smart phone or tablet. As analternative to typing textual messages or placing images into atransmission by the smart phone, a message could be permanently orerasably written or sketched on a piece of the corrugated plastic sheet.The user could then take a picture of the text or image and e-mail thatpicture to a user who would then be able to receive and read themessage. This would be particularly useful for users who were notcomfortable or skillful using the tiny keyboards normally available onsmart phones or tablets. Because the message could be one of severalmessages prepared ahead of time and only photographed and transmitted atthe appropriate time, this process could provide some uniquecapabilities.

FIG. 23 illustrates a front isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus which is utilized to join individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system wherein the double pin configurationeliminates rotation on the corners.

FIG. 24 illustrates a rear isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus which is utilized to join individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system.

FIG. 25 illustrates a variety of the different affixing or hangingelements which may be utilized with the individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system.

FIG. 26, 26A and 26B illustrate a rear isometric views of a multiprongedpin apparatus including a rubberized or polymer protection mechanism.

FIG. 27 illustrates an additional a variety of the different affixing orhanging elements including cotter styled pins which include extendedprong, chisel point and hammerlock styles, among others.

FIG. 28 illustrates a multipurpose, write erasable, storage and/orcarrying case apparatus which may be configured to allow for the mountedmailbox, a mounted or portable toolbox, a storage bin system, astackable bin system and any number of storage or containmentapparatuses.

FIG. 29 illustrates a lightweight multipurpose, corrugated paintassistance mechanism which may be utilized in tandem with a brush or aroller.

FIG. 30 illustrates a glycol ether erasable coating or any other genreof coating which may be utilized to enhance erase ability on the notebook, or any of the instantly presented systems.

FIG. 31 illustrates a multipurpose notebook mechanism or bindermechanism embodiment and also illustrates a securing flap and a button,latch or other securing mechanism, utilized to lock the notebook orbinder.

FIG. 32A, 32B and 33C illustrates the corrugated notebook device andmore specifically illustrates the device in its open form, closed form,and open form in use as a self-standing display array.

FIG. 33A, 33B and 33C illustrates the lightweight, write erasable,re-usable, durable, foldable project display board in open form and as aself-standing display array.

FIG. 34A, 34B and 34C illustrates the multi-functional, combinationpolymeric erasable white board, peg board, tack board, sticky board, andopen storage box from a top view, a front view and a three dimensionalview.

FIG. 35A, 35B and 35C illustrates the multiple layers of polymericerasable boards from a front view, a side view, and a three dimensionalview.

FIG. 36 illustrates the multifunctional, totally enclosed cabinet,designed to appear as a picture, painting or any other graphicrepresentation.

FIG. 37 illustrates a front view of the multifunctional cabinet in afully unassembled state.

FIG. 38 illustrates a rear view of the multifunctional cabinet in afully unassembled state.

FIG. 39 illustrates a front view of the multifunctional cabinet in afully unassembled state, further illustrating the option of havingfolded sides for the front cover.

FIG. 40 illustrates a front view of the multifunctional cabinet in asemi unassembled state wherein the folding process has begun.

FIG. 41 illustrates the multifunctional cabinet from a three dimensionalfront view, and more specifically, shows the cabinet in a half openposition, revealing the bottom box portion of the device and the closuresystem.

FIG. 42 illustrates the multifunctional cabinet in its open positionutilizing the pocket overlay, in use with a hanging device.

FIG. 43 exemplifies how the folded side, the top box, and the bottom boxare attached by way of the trim.

FIG. 44 illustrates the manner in which the trim is connected using theprotruding pins.

FIG. 45 additionally illustrate the manner in which the trim isconnected using the protruding pins.

FIG. 46 is a cutaway isometric view illustrating the use of a set ofmetal plug inserts and a set of magnet plug inserts.

FIG. 47 is a cutaway isometric view illustrating the use of a set ofmetal plug inserts and a set of magnet plug inserts.

FIG. 48 is a cutaway isometric view illustrating the bottom portion ofthe multifunctional cabinet apparatus wherein the bottom storage box islocated.

FIG. 49 illustrates an exploded view of the solid interlock partitionmember.

FIG. 50 illustrates an isometric view of the perforated (or solid)decorative trim and protruding pins which secure the trim to thepolymeric erasable boards. The perforated, decorative trim allows forthe use of different hanging devices to be utilized through theperforations.

FIG. 51 illustrates a single pronged hanging device that may be utilizedin conjunction with many of the apparatuses described herein.

FIG. 52 illustrates the single pronged hanging device of FIG. 51utilized within an apparatus.

FIG. 53 illustrates a three pronged hanging device utilized within anapparatus.

FIG. 54 illustrates a two pronged mirror image hanging device utilizedwithin an apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appendeddrawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodimentsof the invention and does not represent the only forms in which thepresent invention may be constructed and/or utilized. The descriptionsets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing andoperating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, FIG. 1A illustrates astandard sheet of the polymeric erasable assembly 10 in use with anexample of permanent imaging or design 14 on the front surface 11. FIG.1B illustrates the rear surface 12 of the polymeric sheet. Thecomposition of the polymeric erasable assembly 10 is better depicted inFIG. 2A. Comprising of a front panel 11 a rear panel 12 wherein thepanels are interconnected parallel rows, or corrugations 13.

This product can come in many embodiments, one such system is a notebook20 shown in FIG. 3. The notebook is composed of two sheets 21, 22 of thepolymeric erasable panels and is connected using a hinge of the samematerial 23. FIG. 4 illustrates this embodiment in closed form with thefront surface of the panel 21 facing up. These notebooks can be used forbusiness or educational use with the natural lines from the corrugationsforming a means to guide text. These notebooks can also be permanentlyprinted on with grids, lines, or drawings via personalization by theuser. The polymeric erasable surface allows reuse so that theseeco-friendly notebooks can reduce the demand for paper products.

Another embodiment of this invention is a box, envelope or otherwisecontainer 30 as seen in FIG. 5. This box is solidly formed by foldingand bonding one piece of the corrugated plastic sheet 31 so as to form aU-shape. The box 30 can also be formed by attaching separate pieces toform the front, back, and bottom using internal pins, rivets, and beams(70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14) that can maintain the outsideaesthetic while giving the user a sturdy item. The building method usedwill demand on the user's requirements and dimensions of the box. Thebox 30 can also feature side pieces 32 adhered by bonding throughmelting the plastic together or the internal clip method. The box 30 canbe left open on top or can be made to close by adhering a lid 33 thatcan feature a lip 34 which can be made by folding 33 or by adhering anew piece.

Another embodiment of this invention is a three dimensional notebook 40as seen in FIG. 6. The notebook is composed of two sheets 41, 42 of thepolymeric erasable panels and is connected using a hinge of the samematerial 44. An additional strip 43 is adhered to both sides of the rearpanel 42 in order to create a hollow bed that when the notebook isclosed is capable of holding supplies.

The present invention can also be made with accessories that increasethe ease of use and functionality of the polymeric erasable surfaces. InFIG. 7 a laminate sheet 15 is shown being placed over a standardpolymeric erasable sheet 10. This laminate 15 better protects thesurface and can also be written on if a user wants to further layertheir creations. Another accessory is seen in FIG. 17. A finishing strip16 can be adhered to the edge of any standard polymeric erasable sheet10 and allows for further protection for the user from sharp edges andis aesthetically pleasing for users seeking to display their product.

Another embodiment of this invention is an a-frame display 50 as seen inFIG. 8. This a-frame 50 can be used commercially as a sign for curb orwindow display but can also be used for student projects, classroom,easels, children's play toys, etc. The display 50 is formed by twopanels 51, 52 that are attached using a hinge 53 similarly to thenotebook design. The display can also be reinforced with internal pins,rivets, or beams (70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14) to ensure thatthe structure is supported. The use of external screws is also possible.

A further embodiment of this invention is a lap table or other smallshelf 60 as seen in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10. The lap desk 60 is composed of atop panel 61 and two legs 62, 64. These legs can be made by folding thetop panel 60 twice thus forming an under mounted triangle or can beformed by adhering additional piece to the top panel. The legs aresecured in place to ensure a properly supported structure by the use ofscrews 63.

An additional embodiment of the instant system illustrates a systemdesigned for the interior of vehicles and disposed to utilize hook andloop or Velcro®, or other such positioning systems splayed across a dashboard. Also, mechanisms to receive screen projections, are introducedand these may utilize a U-shaped mechanism 411 or a L-shaped mechanism412 as illustrated in FIG. 25 in order to support objects such as acoffee cup holder.

Also, as illustrated in FIG. 29, in one embodiment, an extremely lightweight painting assistance mechanism 430 that affords the user theability to paint shelves and walls and tight areas and not have to tapeoff or cut in areas as the instant system can easily be held in place.

Additionally, the instant system may comprise an embodiment whereinextremely lightweight, maneuverable, writable erasable boards forclassrooms usage, which also double as mechanisms to receive screenprojections, are introduced.

FIG. 23 illustrates a front isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus 410 which is utilized to join individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system wherein the double pin configurationeliminates rotation on corners. The pin may include two prongs, fourprongs or as many even or odd pronged iterations as necessary.Additionally, connecting pins scan be configured at any angle whatsoeverincluding but not limited to 30 degree, 45 degree, 90 degree, 120 degree. . . etc., as the situation demands.

An additional feature of the smaller boards as well as the notebooks andbinders is that they have the benefit of being “better in the wind” orwhile holding upright, unlike paper. Furthermore, the instant notebook450 affords the user a sturdy place to write on paper with. For example,the utility can be seen in situations like signing a check in your carat the drive thru of your bank or for contractors taking notes at asite. The instant system is great with a standard pen . . . they writebeautifully, have inherent lines, don't flop around, are erasable,mobile and reusable, can get wet without losing information, and providea sound surface for writing on paper. Also, the foldable whiteboards andnotebooks inherently allow for storage within the multiple folds.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 31, the instant notebook embodiment asecuring flap 451 to ensure closure and integrity of the corrugatednotebook may be realized. Further, a button, latch or other securingmechanism, here shown as a Velcro® 424 hook and loop system, may beutilized to lock the notebook or binder 451. Further, as illustrated inFIG. 30, a glycol ether erasable coating 440 or any other kind ofcoating may be utilized to enhance erase ability on the note book, orany of the instantly presented systems.

Along the line of more novelty or gimmick items, a write erasable petcarrier which is easily cleanable and extremely light and sturdy, a cutout dress holder in shape of a dress comprising pegs/pins to hangaccessories and jewelry, and a myriad of children's toys.

In order to adhere the polymeric erasable sheets to one another andensure strong structure in various embodiments, the corrugations of thesheets allows for the use of pins 418 (as seen in FIG. 27). These pinsmay be metal, plastic, or any material whatsoever, allowing one leg toinsert into the corrugated panel of one sheet and the second leg toinsert into a second corrugated panel, thus connecting the panels.

Also, these pins in the present invention may form an L-shape or U-shape412, 411 (as seen in FIG. 25), allowing one or more legs to be insertedinto the corrugated panel to be utilized as hanging devices. These pinsmay comprise as many legs as necessary and comprise any shapewhatsoever. These pins would be used in a similar fashion to currentpegboard accessories/hanging devices, but do not need to protrudecompletely through the corrugated sheet, thus eliminating the need forfurring or strapping.

Another embodiment of this invention is a bound stack of sheets 80 asseen in FIG. 15. A stack of sheets 80 may be dimensionally desirable foruser seeking to use the surface as a table or other standing structure.The stack can consist of adhered panels 81, 82 that combined create anysize block that the user desires.

Another embodiment of this invention is a board with a tray 90 as seenin FIG. 16. A sheet 91 can be folded twice to form a bed with a lip 92.These folds can be reinforced by bonding. The tray 92 can also be formedby adhering additional pieces adhered by using internal pins, rivets, orbeams (70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14). The tray function wouldallow users to store markers and washing fluid near the board or to holdany additional supplies desired.

Another embodiment of this invention is a tool organizational board 100as seen in FIG. 18. This board can feature permanent imbedded inkoutlines of tools 101 or other labels for organization 102. Thisfunction allows organization without the outlines wearing off or beingruined, and can be customized. Also, as many times tools come in variedsizes and shapes (even the same tools made by different manufacturers),it may not be beneficial to have permanent outlines, so the user maychoose to outline the tools with any marker whatsoever, and should theydecide to move these tools as others are added or deleted, simply erasethe outlines. The idea of outlining the tools is invaluable as the userwill know when a tool is missing. This is also beneficial as the usermay want to write in the outline or next to the item how many items areon a particular hanging device 411, 412, thus making it valuable forinventory purposes. For example, the user may not only know where thepaint brush belongs, but how many paint brushes are on any particularhanging device. This durable, lightweight, tool organization board,unlike current pegboards, also acts as a white board for notes, as wellas a tack board. These boards are easily installed over any surfacewhatsoever and need no clearance for hanging devices.

Another embodiment of this invention is a notepad 200 as seen in FIGS.19, 20. The notepad features multiple sheets 201, 202 that are assembledby punching holes in the sheets 204 and inserting rings 203. These rings203 can be made of metal, plastic or any other composite material andcan vary in size depending on the number of sheets desired. The rings203 could feature a clip or other device which would allow the rings toopen and for sheets to be removed or additional sheets added. Thenotepad 200 could be used for grocery lists or other task lists aroundthe home, or could be used in place of children's coloring books. InFIG. 20 the notepad 200 could feature permanent drawings, such as thesymbols and shapes 205, 206 used in the drawing or any other image. Witha permanent design the notepad 200 could easily be used as a child'scoloring book, or teaching aids for children.

In order to create containers or closable elements with the material asshown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 a clasp can be used. Such a clasp 400 isshown in FIG. 21.

As mentioned throughout, the permanent writable and erasablecapabilities discussed herein may be adapted to several embodiments andmay even be utilized to refinish entire rooms or even play houses forchildren in order to create an artistic, write erasable environmentwhich may also include embedded, permanent images such as artisticrenderings, paintings, interactive board games such tic-tac-toe andothers, learning materials or any number of graphic images as the artprovides.

In one embodiment, a dual sided hanging display apparatus, which canalso be converted into several other applicable apparatuses, isexistent. The dual sided hanging display apparatus may comprise at leastone polymeric erasable board having writable and erasable surfacescomprising, a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel and the rearpanel may be interconnected by a set of parallel members in asubstantially perpendicular disposition to both the front panel and therear panel.

The dual sided hanging display apparatus may further comprisenon-erasable imbedded images within the front panel and the rear panelfurther. And, the dual sided hanging display apparatus may furthercomprise a set of laminate screen members adhered to the set of outersurfaces of the front panel and the rear panel. Additionally, the frontpanel and the rear panel further may comprise a glycol ether erasablecoating. Also, an alcohol base eraser system may be used on pen whereasthe glycol ether embodiment is better adapted for permanent markers.

In an additional embodiment of the instant system of corrugated,writable and erasable apparatuses, a corrugated polymeric bindingmechanism comprising a uni-planar construction which additionallycomprises two, three, twenty or more panels is illustrated. And in oneembodiment, the corrugated polymeric binding mechanism may comprise afirst panel comprising two sides, a second panel comprising two sidesand one or more hinge mechanisms. In practice, the first panel and thesecond panel may be rotatably attached by the hinge mechanism and in oneembodiment the two sides of the first panel and the two sides of thesecond panel comprise a write erasable material. The corrugatedpolymeric binding mechanism may also double as a self-standing displayface array.

The corrugated polymeric binding mechanism may comprise three panels,twenty panels or more, and two or more hinge mechanisms to accommodatethe number of panels and display faces utilized. Furthermore, thecorrugated polymeric notebook may define one or more internally disposedstorage areas, depending upon the number of panels and display facesutilized. Moreover, the panels or display faces of the corrugatedpolymeric binding mechanism may also comprise a permanently appliedprinted under coat image and may also comprise a set of laminate screenmembers adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

In a further embodiment, FIG. 26, 26A and 26B illustrate a rearisometric views of a multipronged pin apparatus including a rubberizedor polymer protection mechanism.

In a further embodiment, a multi-function, write erasable, storageand/or carrying case 30, also including but not limited to, tool box 30,or mailbox 30, which may be utilized as a tool case may be revealed.This case may include a flexible, foldable handle 33, 420 in FIG. 28which may take shapes, such as a triangular arrangement, for oneinstance only. The storage/carrying apparatus 30 may comprise a set ofcorrugated upper interlocked partition members 31 wherein theinterlocked partition members 31 are disposed in the same planecomprising a set of inner surfaces and a set of outer surfaces, at leastone corrugated lower partition member, and at least one corrugatedhandle member comprising at least one through aperture 421. The handle33, 420 may take numerous shapes in different embodiments for instance,the corrugated handle member may comprise a centrally disposed hingemechanism and at least two corrugated handle members with two thoughapertures, wherein each of the handle members includes one of the twoapertures.

Furthermore, each individual of the set of interlocked partition membersmay comprise a pair of outer members and a set of inner rib members andthe set of interlocked partition members may comprise five interlockedpartition members and the set of interlocked partition members comprisessix interlocked partition members. Furthermore, the corrugated handlemember may be attached by a hinge mechanism 423 to the upper edge of anindividual of the set of corrugated upper interlocked partition membersand the handle member may also possess a divided handle portion with ahinge mechanism 423 to add extra flexibility. Thus, the handle maycomprise two individual members in rotatable communication and theentire unit in rotatable communication. Like all of the otherapparatuses revealed herein, including but not limited the reversibleboards, notebooks, and binders, the instant toolbox or mailbox maycomprise pockets 425 for storage as illustrated in FIG. 28.

The storage apparatus may also comprise a substantially rectangularshape wherein all outer surfaces comprise erasable surfaces, apermanently applied printed under coat image and a set of laminatescreen members which may be adhered to the set of outer surfaces.Moreover, the instant embodiment may also comprise a wall mountingsystem using any of the clipping, affixing or adhering mechanismsillustrated in FIGS. 23-28, including physical clips, screws or Velcro®,or any other affixing mechanism known in the art, which thus reveals anadded functionality to the system as additional clips may be clippedinto three outer walls that are not clipped or mounted. Thus, thestorage apparatus may comprise a portable or mountable storage apparatuswhich, by utilizing the numerous slots inherent through the corrugatedconstruction, allows for the mounted mailbox, a mounted or portabletoolbox, a storage bin system, a stackable bin system and any number ofstorage or containment apparatuses.

In an additional embodiment, a reinforced composite writable structuralelement is revealed. Additionally, the reinforced composite writablestructural element may comprise an outer layer, a median layer and aninner layer wherein the outer layer is attached to the median layer in aperpendicular manner and the median layer is attached to the inner layerin a perpendicular manner. The outer layer is composed of athermoplastic polymer and may comprise a permanently applied printedunder coat image and a set of laminate screen members adhered to the setof outer surfaces.

The reinforced composite writable structural element may be utilized tomanufacture products selected from the group consisting of a writablepictures, peg boards, doghouses, birdhouses, tool sheds, yard sheds,ice-fishing sheds, toy boxes, doll houses, white boards, containers,displays, frames, notebooks, children's toys, books, pegboards, laptables, easels, signage, storage organizations, saw horses andwrite-erasable wall coverings.

In an exemplary embodiment, a corrugated notebook device is revealed,this device may comprise at least two parallel planar members joined bya set of interior rectangular members in perpendicular relation to thetwo parallel planar members. Furthermore, at least one segment of anindividual of the at least two parallel planar members may be severed inat least one point between two individual of the set of interiorrectangular members to form at least two facing members in hingedcommunication. Additionally, at least two of the parallel planar membersmay severed at two points between two individual of the set of interiorrectangular members to form a hinge and the system may comprise between3 and 20 of the facing members. Moreover, the facing members maycomprise a permanently applied printed under coat image and a set oflaminate screen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

FIG. 32A, 32B and 32C further illustrates the corrugated notebook deviceand more specifically illustrates the device in its open form 480,closed form 460, and open form in use as a self standing display array470.

The corrugated notebook device in FIG. 32A may be used as a writeerasable binder, that naturally holds paper due to the inherent rigidityof the polymeric erasable boards. These binders may also be used inconjunction with current paper fasteners, including stick on and punchthrough types currently used for paper binders, yet are more durablethan current products, as well as waterproof, thus protecting importantpaperwork and documents more efficiently than paper binders. Thesepolymeric erasable binders, due to the durable nature and naturalflexibility of the corrugated plastic sheets, may be used by lawyers,doctors, professionals, students, construction personnel, to protect andorganize important paperwork from damage and rain, while simultaneouslygiving the user a write erasable clipboard, binder, notebook.

The corrugated notebook device may also be adjustable, depending on theuser's needs. By increasing the space between the double back slits 481,this creates more storage space for additional paperwork, or even a padof paper.

Furthermore, these corrugated notebook devices, when used as a selfstanding display array, make great presentation boards as well asfilling the need in daycare centers for separating children during sleeptime, or any temporary enclosure. There is currently a need for aneconomical, lightweight product that may be used to separate sleepingchildren in daycare centers that cannot hurt the child should it fall onthem inadvertently. This feature, combined with permanent printing ofABC'S, graphs, color in profiles, to do lists, or any image whatsoever(maybe the daycare centers logo), provides some unique capabilities inthe learning and daycare fields. In practice, these self standingdisplay arrays may only have three or four parallel planar members.Lastly, when not in use, these extremely durable, cleanable devices arevery easily stored, and if hung on a wall may appear as a picture.

In a complimentary embodiment, FIG. 33A, 33B and 33C introduces alightweight, write erasable, re-usable, durable, foldable projectdisplay board, similar in fashion to current cardboard productscurrently on the market, yet more compact when completely folded. FIG.33A more specifically illustrates this embodiment in its open form 570,and its open form as a self standing display array 560, 580.

This write erasable, foldable, project display board has contains all ofthe qualities of the corrugated note book device but is made utilizing adifferent combination of two single back slits 571 of equal distancefrom each edge and one double back slit 481 in the center, allowing theproject display board to be folded into a neat, more easily storable,compact unit.

This write erasable, foldable, project display board, has inherent graphlike qualities by utilizing the inherent lines of the corrugations forgraphs, charts, or to keep writing straight. Furthermore, unlike currentcardboard products, it is impervious to water and rain, is not damagedby tapes, and is much more durable and re-usable. Also, like all of theother apparatuses revealed herein, may comprise pockets for storage anda permanently applied undercoat image as well as a set of laminatescreen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

FIG. 34A, 34B and 34C reveals a multi functional, combination polymericerasable white board, peg board, tack board, sticky board, and openstorage box in one product. More specifically, FIG. 34A, 34B and 34Cillustrates the multi functional, combination polymeric erasable whiteboard, peg board, tack board, sticky board, and open storage box from atop view 600, a front view 610, and a three dimensional view 620.

This multi functional, combination polymeric erasable white board, pegboard, tack board, sticky board, and open storage box may be back slitor severed halfway through the corrugated plastic sheet, perpendicularto corrugations, at two equal distant points to form a substantiallyrectangular u shape. A second polymeric erasable board 621 would bepermanently attached at the rear, or back of the box portion to provideadditional strength, as well as additional open corrugations forattachment of interlocked partition members 622, 623. These interlockedpartition members may be made of corrugated plastic 622 and attachedusing pins 418 (as seen in FIG. 27), or solid plastic 623 with two legsinserted into the front and rear open corrugations of the substantiallyrectangular u-shaped portion of the device. Also, the solid plasticinterlocked partition members may have a protrusion, or nub 625 on oneof the two legs to further lock the partition member in place.

Furthermore, a third (or more) polymeric erasable board, 624, may bepermanently attached to the back of the device to provide more opencorrugations to act as receivers of hanging devices, 411, 412. Thesepockets, or overlays may also act as storage for any important flatitems.

FIG. 35A, 35B and 35C further illustrates the use of multiple layers ofthe polymeric erasable boards. More specifically, FIG. 35A, 35B and 35Cshows the multiple layers of polymeric erasable boards from a front view710, a side view 720, and a three dimensional view 730. These overlaysor pockets may be of any smaller size, color, or shape, and installed inany manner whatsoever, though usually rectangular and with opencorrugations facing upward. These additional layers of polymericerasable boards provide additional strength and may be utilized with allembodiments herein.

There are multiple benefits to utilizing additional layers of polymericerasable board. One benefit focuses on the fact that the additional opencorrugations allow for the use of additional hanging devices 411, 412for hanging of a myriad of items. Examples would be earring boards, keyboards, tool boards, and in the home or office settings for items suchas scissors, tapes, computer cords and accessories, or any hang ableitem.

And, the additional layers of polymeric erasable boards may act as apocket for storage of any flat items. Examples would be business cards,paper, envelopes, checks, documents, cd's or dvd's, cell phones, or anyinherently flat item.

Third, this is an ideal area to be used as a designated tack board area716, as shown in FIG. 35A, 35B and 35C. As the user may not want to tackinto the writing area of the board and leave a pin hole in the surface(as well as possibly going through the rear surface), they would tackinto the pocket, or overlay, so as to not protrude through the back, orsecond side of the board. These pockets may be of different shapes anddifferent colors or even black, so the holes from the tacks or push pinsare not readily visible.

These pockets, or secondary overlays of corrugated plastic sheet, alsoallow the user the option of inserting and storing items directly withinthe open corrugations. As current corrugated plastic sheets come indifferent sizes ranging from 2 millimeter to 10 millimeter, manydifferent items may be organized this way. For example, 10 millimeterworks great for holding most screwdrivers 715 as shown in FIG. 35A, andpliers, yet 4 millimeter works best for pens, pencils, and screw bits.These and a myriad of other items may be inserted directly into the opencorrugations.

In an added embodiment, a combined flexible saw horse and signageapparatus is illustrated comprising a first leg comprising a series ofrectangular receiving areas and an outer writable and erasable surface,a second leg comprising a series of rectangular receiving areascorresponding with the first leg comprising a series of rectangularreceiving areas. The combined flexible saw horse and signage apparatusmy also comprise a removably attached joiner apparatus which maycomprise at least two interconnecting pin mechanisms, wherein theremovably attached joiner apparatus may be inserted simultaneously intothe first leg comprising a series of rectangular receiving areas and thesecond leg comprising a series of rectangular receiving areas. And, thetwo interconnecting pin mechanisms may comprise four interconnecting pinmechanisms and the outer writable and erasable surface may comprise apermanently applied printed under coat image and a set of laminatescreen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

In an additional configuration, a combined signage, projectionreceiving/displaying and peg board system which may comprise a storageand attachment member comprising a set of vertically disposedrectangular receiving pocket members defined and formed from twoparallel members attached by a set of perpendicular joinder members anda removably affixed attachment mechanism. The combined signage,projection receiving/displaying and peg board system may also comprise areversible sign member comprising at least two parallel members attachedby a set of perpendicular joinder members which define a set ofrectangular areas and at least two write erasable outer surfaces. And,the combined signage, projection receiving/displaying and peg boardsystem may also comprise at least one retaining mechanism comprising anouter diameter substantially equal to the set of rectangular areas, andthe at least one retaining mechanism may be removably attachable andattached.

In addition, the attachment mechanism of the combined sign, projectionreceiving/displaying and peg board system may comprise an outer diametersubstantially equal to the diameter of the largest possible circularmember inscribed within an individual of the set of rectangular areasand may also comprise an outer area substantially equal to an inner areaof an individual of the set of rectangular areas. Moreover, the at leastone retaining mechanism may comprise 10, 20 or as many retainingmechanisms as may be fitted within the confines of the specificallydesigned apparatus. The retaining mechanisms may be selected from thegroup consisting of fitted pegs, fitted eye hooks 413, dowel pins, andcotter pins 418 and multipronged pegs 410 as illustrated in FIGS. 23-28and as the state of the art dictates.

Further, most materials may be utilized for the fastening members,including hard and soft metals, polymers, hardened polymers, composites,including carbon fiber as the situation and the state of the artdictate. Finally, the combined sign, projection and peg board system maycomprise a permanently applied printed under coat image and a set oflaminate screen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces forenhanced printing and erasability.

In a complimentary embodiment, a reversible peg board and dry markerboard system is revealed and this system may comprise at least twoparallel rectangular sheets of extruded, polypropylene copolymer incommunication with a set of substantially rectangular joinder memberscomprising extruded, polypropylene copolymer. To further enhance thesystem, at least one removably attached mounting member and a set ofremovably attached peg mechanisms may be utilized. To enhance thecapability of the system, the reversible peg board and dry marker boardmay attach a set of removably attached peg mechanisms selected from thegroup consisting of u-bolts, c-bolts, j-bolts, eye bolts, hangar bolts,screw eye bolts, forged eye bolts, wire eye bolts, wire eye lags, pins,cotter pins, elevator bolts, rivets, blind rivets and these pegs maycomprise materials selected from the group consisting of stainlesssteel, zinc plated steel, brass, silicon bronze, polymers, andcomposites. The parallel rectangular sheets of extruded, polypropylenecopolymer may comprise a permanently applied printed under coat imageadhered to a set of outer surfaces and may comprise a set of laminatescreen members adhered to a set of outer surfaces.

In an exemplary embodiment, FIG. 36 introduces a multifunctional,totally enclosed cabinet, designed to appear as a picture, painting orany other graphic representation. The front cover exterior 800 wouldappear as the graphic representation of the user's choice, surrounded bya perforated decorative trim 809, which, in one embodiment, would beheld together by a set of protruding pins, 810. The space behind thegraphic representation may contain interconnecting decorative trim 806that allows for hidden storage, a peg board surface, or even a whiteboard. This multifunctional cabinet has all of the qualities of thecorrugated note book device but is made utilizing a differentcombination of two single back slits 571. These back slits 571 and afolded side 805 create living hinges and open corrugations.

FIGS. 37 and 38 illustrate the multifunctional cabinet from a “flat”perspective on both sides. The figures also show the combination of backslits forms the front cover, both interior and exterior 801, 800, topportion of the device 802, rear interior and exterior 803, 804, andstorage boxes at the top 808 and bottom 807 of the device that are onlyrevealed when the device is open (see also FIG. 41). The sides areconstructed using two folds on each side portion 805.

FIG. 39 also shows the multifunctional cabinet from a “flat”perspective. It also shows the option of having folded sides for thefront cover 801. These folds may hide most of the trim that makes up thecabinet. The folded sides could be designed and imprinted in numerousways to further the illusion of being solely a picture and not a cabinetstorage space.

FIG. 41 shows the multifunctional cabinet from a three dimensional frontview, and more specifically, shows the cabinet in a half open position,revealing the bottom box portion, 807 of the device. The half openedportion can be held up to the top portion, 802, by a steel plug, 817. Astandard magnet system (or other such system as matching hook and loopsystem, clip system, compression systems or depression system) wouldallow the bottom portion to stay open for use. The interior of thebottom portion of the front cover may be used as a white board typearea.

The multifunctional cabinet, like all of the other apparatuses revealedherein, may comprise pocket overlays, 425 for storage like it is shownin FIG. 40. FIG. 42 shows the multifunctional cabinet in its openposition utilizing the pocket overlay, 425, in use with a hangingdevice, 411. One or more of these pocket overlays, 425, may be attachedto the rear interior 803, of the cabinet for increased functionality andhanging capacity for commonly used items.

FIGS. 43-45 illustrate the interconnecting decorative trim 806 that maycompose the border of the multifunctional cabinet. FIGS. 43-45additionally illustrate the manner in which the trim is connected usingthe protruding pins 810. Specifically, FIG. 43 exemplifies how thefolded side, the top box, and the bottom box are attached by way of thetrim. The protruding pins 810 enter into the open corrugations of thefolded side 805, and the top box, 808 or can also be introduced to thebottom box (bottom box not shown in FIG. 43).

FIGS. 46-47 demonstrate the use of a set of metal plug inserts 812, anda set of magnet plug inserts 811. These inserts may eliminate the needfor an external type of fastening system to hang or keep themultifunctional cabinet open or closed. The magnetic plug inserts mayalso be used in other embodiments of this apparatus as a fasteningsystem. Additionally, the magnet plug inserts may vary in length andwhen inserted also act as hidden magnetic force for attachment of othermagnets.

FIG. 48 illustrates the bottom portion of the multifunctional cabinetapparatus wherein the bottom storage box, 807, is located and can beseparated in different sections by the solid interlock partition member,623 in FIG. 49, which illustrates an exploded view of the solidinterlock partition member.

FIG. 49 shows the perforated (or solid) decorative trim, 709, andprotruding pins, 710, which secure the trim to the polymeric erasableboards. The perforated, decorative trim allows for the use of differenthanging devices, 411, 412, 815, 816 to be utilized through theperforations. The protruding pins may vary in length whatsoever asneeded to secure the folded sides to the boxes.

FIG. 50 illustrates an isometric view of the perforated (or solid)decorative trim and protruding pins which secure the trim to thepolymeric erasable boards. The perforated, decorative trim allows forthe use of different hanging devices to be utilized through theperforations.

FIG. 51 illustrates a single pronged hanging device that may be utilizedin conjunction with many of the apparatuses described herein. FIG. 52illustrates the single pronged hanging device of FIG. 51 utilized withinan apparatus. FIG. 53 illustrates a three pronged hanging deviceutilized within an apparatus. FIG. 54 illustrates a two pronged mirrorimage hanging device utilized within an apparatus.

What is claimed is:
 1. A combined sign, projection receiving anddisplaying and peg board system comprising: a storage and attachmentmember comprising; a set of vertically disposed rectangular receivingpocket members formed from two parallel members attached by a set ofperpendicular joinder members; and a removably affixed attachmentmechanism; a reversible sign member comprising: at least two parallelmembers attached by a set of perpendicular joinder members which definea set of rectangular areas; at least two write erasable outer surfaces;wherein the reversible sign member comprises a permanently appliedprinted under coat image; and, wherein the reversible sign membercomprises a set of laminate screen members adhered to the set of outersurfaces; and, at least one removably attached retaining mechanismcomprising an outer diameter substantially equal to the set ofrectangular areas;
 2. The combined sign, projection and peg board systemof claim 1 wherein the attachment mechanism comprises an outer diametersubstantially equal to the diameter of the largest possible circularmember inscribed within an individual of the set of rectangular areas.3. The combined sign, projection and peg board system of claim 2 whereinthe attachment mechanism comprises an outer area substantially equal toan inner area of an individual of the set of rectangular areas.
 4. Thecombined sign, projection and peg board system of claim 3 wherein the atleast one retaining mechanism is selected from the group consisting offitted pegs, fitted eye hooks, dowel pins, and multipronged pegs.
 5. Thecombined sign, projection and peg board system of claim 1 wherein the atleast two write erasable outer surfaces further comprise non-erasableimbedded images.
 6. The combined sign, projection and peg board systemof claim 1 wherein the at least two write erasable outer surfacescomprise a set of laminate screen members adhered to the set of outersurfaces.
 7. The combined sign, projection and peg board system of claim1 wherein the at least two write erasable outer surfaces furthercomprise a glycol ether erasable coating.